WSET Diploma – The Armchair Sommelier

Book Review: Proof, The Science of Booze (and maybe, just maybe, some good news about hangovers)

Math and science have never been my forte. Once upon a time, that really bothered me, but now that I’ve hit middle age, I’ve self-actualized.

My WSET Diploma Spirits exam is officially in the books. Five exams down, ONE to go!! But, my remaining unit is the BIG one —

Most of you know I’m in the throes of my WSET Diploma certification. I just finished Unit 1, The Global Business of Wine, which includes

This was Week 2 of my WSET Spirits class. We talked about brandy and bitters, and officially entered the realm of the obscure. Bitters are

My WSET Diploma Case Study exam on the South African wine industry is tomorrow morning. Save for my daughter’s indoor soccer game on Saturday night,

I spent the better part of my day researching the history of the Cognac trade in the 16th century. And as much as I love

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